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hoped-for

ADJECTIVE

expected

Synonyms

STRONGEST

likely predicted proposed scheduled

STRONG

awaited coming contemplated envisioned foreseen foretold prophesied

WEAK

counted upon due foreseeable looked-for planned for predictable prepared for

ADJECTIVE

prospective

Synonyms

STRONGEST

eventual expected proposed soon-to-be

WEAK

about to be approaching awaited coming considered destined forthcoming future imminent impending intended likely looked-for planned possible promised to come to-be

Antonyms

WEAK

agreed concurred

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While the company expressed optimism about items geared toward running, tennis and golf, it said newer, looser-fitting “away from body” fits haven’t had the hoped-for impact.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

Microsoft's hoped-for timeline raises the possibility of its quantum computers taking on problems which could take decades to solve, such as getting rid of microplastics, or coming up with better fertilisers for food production.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Both streaks were tied to hoped-for Chinese approval of Tesla’s AI-trained Full Self-Driving driver-assistance product.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

But under the big open skies and cramped spaces of their eastward journey in a faulty car, traveling between what we glean is a tough past and a hoped-for future, we know something’s off.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Sometimes the hoped-for drama never occurred; sometimes they actually didn’t know what they were doing.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis

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